Slowing Down can be an Investment

Last Summer, I was touring Tequila places and while hopping out of a car, I tweaked my hamstring a little – just a little. Nothing serious, I figured I’d power through and keep pushing ( putting the “Effort” in “Excellence Takes...
Put in the effort

Put in the effort

I’m thankful that I’ve been to Oaxaca several times over the past several years to taste and learn about Mezcal- so much more than most people think. The New York Times is even on board with the Spirit of Oaxaca. Being part of the Wine and Spirits industry...
Mezcal! The Importance of Being There.

Mezcal! The Importance of Being There.

One of the great perks of working in the wine industry is world travel. I’ve traveled to wineries and tasted wines across New York, Pennsylvania, Canada, Germany and France. Meeting the people who grow the grapes, care for the vineyards and make the wine is a valuable...

Guys and Foods Mezcal Podcast

Last January, I was asked to be interviewed as an expert on Mezcal for a great podcast called Guys and Food. Being interviewed was a new experience and it was a great stretch to answer Gabe DiMaio’s thoughtful questions “off the top of my head” . My...